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JAYDEN BROWN IS RECIPIENT OF PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHP AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Jayden Brown is the recipient of the prestigious Presidential Scholarship for the 2017-18 academic year at Wabash Valley College.Jayden, the son of Stan and Janice Brown of Cisne, IL, is a graduate of Cisne High School. Jayden was a member of FFA for 4...

Ribbon cutting held at Ginny’s Place

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Friday for Ginny’s Place.Ginny’s Place offers breakfast all day, as well as lunch and dinner. “We wish Ginny’s Place much success,” noted Chamber Director Holly Healy.

New State Law Allows All Hunters in Illinois to Use Crossbows During Archery Seasons

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters in Illinois may use crossbows during archery hunting seasons, including the Illinois Archery Deer Season and the Illinois Fall Turkey Archery Season beginning on Oct. 1. Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2893, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions...

Gov. Rauner praises Illinois-Japan trade, investment partnership at start of MWJA Conference

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner stressed the need to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship at today’s launch of the 49th Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference. The conference, which continues through Tuesday, unites business, education and government leaders in an effort to further...

Joint Statement of IBHE, ICCB, ISAC and FIICU on Rescission of DACA

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

In response to the announcement by the Trump administration to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy and begin a six-month wind down, the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and the Federation of Independent...